[Jewelry making - Article 00416] - Re: [Orchid] Attaching Swarovski Crystals with Silver Wire

[Polymaid]

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    Hi Lois, I've worked with those crystals for a couple of years now
    and they are beautiful.  In your situation, I would get a fairly
    fine soft wire and do a wrap around.  That way you won't be risking
    exposing the crystal to heat. 

    What do I mean by a wrap around?  You can use a head pin.  After
    stringing the crystal, be sure you have at least 1/2" of wire left. 
    Using round nosed pliers make a loop about 1/8" above the bead. 
    Wrap the remaining wire around the 1/8" part. 

    Of course you can vary the length of the dangle by the length of the
    wrap. 


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